JOIN OUR TEAM
Powerex Corp., the wholly owned energy trading subsidiary of BC Hydro, has a full-time permanent opportunity for a Director of Finance to join our executive leadership team. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer of Powerex and works strategically with the Powerex Board of Directors, Executive Team, and management teams, as well as Finance management at BC Hydro. As a key member of Powerex’s Executive team, the Director, Finance, also supports the Powerex Audit and Risk Management Committee. They will build people capacity throughout Powerex’s Finance team and support the achievement of our purpose and long-term goals by leading through our values. They will play a key role in analysis and evaluation related to existing and potential business opportunities. Expert and seasoned financial advice and direction to all key stakeholders will be fundamental to the role.
This role, in concert with the Finance Management team, will be responsible for all aspects of financial activities, including external and internal financial reporting and analysis, trade settlement, budgets and forecasting, including cash flow management, compliance reporting, treasury, accounts payable, and tax planning and compliance. The Director, Finance will also manage Powerex’s relationship with its external auditors and tax advisors to support audits and provide insights into the drivers of profitability for the business.
The candidate will manage and develop a team of finance professionals, drive system and process improvements, and develop cross-functional relationships across the business to ensure finance is a strategic partner.
The ideal candidate will bring senior-level financial experience in an environment with parallels to Powerex, such as a commodity trading or energy company. Qualified candidates must have a professional financial designation, plus a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated, senior financial, leadership, and general management experience. Knowledge of the U.S. GAAP and U.S. tax principles is an asset.
We are looking for a strategic leader with strong financial expertise as well as demonstrated, proven people leadership skills. If you possess these qualities, thrive on stimulating and challenging work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and can “make things happen,” we want to hear from you!
LOCATION
Powerex is in downtown Vancouver on major transit routes (near both Skytrain and Seabus).
COMPENSATION
The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $250,000/annum, plus an annual incentive pay award of 0-10% of base. Powerex also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and a defined benefit pension plan.
The salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education, and training, market compensation of the role, and consideration of internal equity.
ABOUT POWEREX
Powerex Corp. is a market leader in the trading and marketing of clean and renewable wholesale electricity and associated environmental products. We are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping our wholesale customers throughout Western North America meet their increasingly ambitious environmental goals. Our customers include electricity and natural gas utilities, global energy companies, large financial institutions, and global technology companies. We are an established, entrepreneurial, and consistently successful company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro. Powerex’s financial success directly benefits the citizens of British Columbia, as Powerex’s income helps lower BC Hydro’s electricity rates.
Fast-paced, dynamic, and empowering are words that describe a career with Powerex. We pride ourselves on having a supportive and fun culture and a strong commitment to the development and well-being of our employees. With an average tenure of 15+ years on our trade floor, Powerex stands out as an employer of choice in Vancouver. Ask any Powerex employee what they love about their job, and their first comment will likely be “the people I work with every day.”
At Powerex, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team, and our dedication to equity and inclusion is intertwined with our performance-based culture. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds fuel innovation and drive superior performance.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel up to the challenge and want to be part of a high-performing team within a fast-paced and dynamic company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our Careers page. Application deadline is October 12, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information on Powerex and why we believe we are one of the best companies to work for, have a look at our website https://powerex.com/
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